I'm due to have an operation on my ankle to repair the igaments. However, I can't sleep because of the burning sensation on my foot and the physiotherapist, the doctor and the surgeon all nod their heads but seem to think there's nothing to be done about it. Does anyone have a solution? Thanks.
2006-11-02 19:33:54 · 12 answers · asked by True Blue Brit 7 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
If you have torn your ligaments, you probably have strained the neural tissue in the associated area. I would bet that you are having the ligaments repaired on the front-outer edge of your ankle. Following an ankle sprain/tear, you can damage the nerve that runs over the front of the ankle, and a nerve that is under the ankle bone on the inside of your foot. Either can cause a burning sensation esp. at night.
If the burning sensation is over the top of the foot, is the former, and if its the sole of the foot, is the latter.
When you have your op. you will be in plaster for a few weeks. that should help settle it down.
Afterwards, with post-op physio, you will get exercises, and probably neural stretches which will help.
2006-11-02 23:25:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have described a "burning" sensation, perhaps the best method would be to treat it as if it was a burn, so as to fool the body into thinking that something is being done about it so it doesn't need to bring the discomfort to your attention so much - an ice pack or cold compress may help.
Make sure you wrap the ice pack in a tea towel or something, you don't want to damage the tissue further by freezing it. And it's best to only leave it on for 10 mins at a time with a 5 min break before putting it back on, but once you've done this over half an hour or so, the effect should last long enough for you to sleep.
2006-11-02 23:16:19 · answer #2 · answered by junkmonkey1983 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the location as well as the severity of the injury, the nerves may repair themselves in time. There is no guarantee, but anything is possible.
Unfortunately for me, I had an emergency c-section last year and have just been diagnosed with permanent nerve damage to my bladder and there's nothing that can be done to repair it. I've even been told that as I age, it will most likely progress to full incontinence . . . I'm 34. I just keep hoping that the doctors are wrong and that eventually I'll regain some sensation. Luckily, I don't have "accidents"; I just have to watch the clock to monitor my bathroom breaks because I can't feel as my bladder fills. Sorry for all of the information!
I hope that your surgery is a complete success!
Good luck!
2006-11-02 19:49:18 · answer #3 · answered by Angie P. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problems usually start with pins and needles in the fingers or toes. There may also be some numbness. In extreme cases, it can cause problems with walking because you cannot feel your feet properly.
The nerve damage is not usually permanent. It usually gets better slowly, with time after your course of treatment has finished. But it can be permanent in some cases, which is why you will need physiotherapy. Keep in touch with the medical staff who you have been referred to and if thepain continues ask about nerve conduction test -Good Luck x
2006-11-02 19:54:34 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately as I found out when I cut through a nerve in my finger(chopping lettuce),it`s a time process,nerves are like all parts of your body,they let you know when something is wrong,but they have the power to heal themselves,my ailment is the opposite to yours my finger is freezing cold all the time,there is apparently a laser operation that can mend the nerve endings,I opted to let nature take it`s course,keep on at your Doctor,ask about all avenues,even homoeopathic remedies,even if it only eases the burning sensation
2006-11-02 19:45:39 · answer #5 · answered by DON T cry baby 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Have continual inflammatory polyneuropathy with some demyelinating good factors. survive 600mg Gabapentin 3 X on a regular basis, Doloxatine DR 30mg two times on a regular basis and Tizinidine 4mg at night for led cramps. This gets me by using maximum days and night's.
2016-10-15 08:01:10 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nerves usually mend themselves but it can take years. Don't be fobbed off by the doctors,even if they can't do anything for you a better understanding of what is happening to your body will help you cope with what is happening, Good luck for your op
2006-11-02 19:52:34 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
i had a trapped nerve in my toe once it was really annoying and felt like i had pins and needles constantly the docs said nothing could be done and that my body would get used to it which it did but now i have no feeling in 2 of my toes! hope the op goes well
2006-11-02 20:04:12 · answer #8 · answered by jaqueline 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've damaged some nerves in my hand from cutting myself!! I've been told in time they should repair themselves!!
I think it does depend on the area of the nerve damage, my in-law has servere damage to her spine nerves which leave her in agonoy, so she just basically lives on morphine!!
2006-11-02 19:39:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor about an exercise routine. Regular exercise, such as walking three times a week, may reduce neuropathy pain, improve your muscle strength and help control blood sugar levels. Gentle routines such as yoga and tai chi might also help.
2016-05-16 11:22:54 · answer #10 · answered by Taylor 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋